Addicted to music Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 https://finance.nine.com.au/2017/09/13/03/48/apple-launches-a-range-of-new-iphones-2017 very nice. me want...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondie Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I dont see a lot to really get excited over and the price hikes are starting to get rather OTT. Apple appears to be moving into the luxury goods arena as the law of diminishing returns really kicks in on handset development. Had a string of iPhones but now have a Samsung S8, the screen is stunning and the photos it takes are fantastic for a phone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) edge to edge screen, wireless charging. Sounds like a Samsung and what they have had for years now who would have thought Apple copying Samsung. I guess no more lawsuits from Apple against Samsung $1579 for a iphone X. Samsung S8 which is brilliant is a LOT less. Edited September 12, 2017 by metal beat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, metal beat said: edge to edge screen, wireless charging. Sounds like a Samsung and what they have had for years now No where near as hot as a Samsung either.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 53 minutes ago, Addicted to music said: https://finance.nine.com.au/2017/09/13/03/48/apple-launches-a-range-of-new-iphones-2017 very nice. me want...... want but dont need, they gave me a new 6s late last year so will keep using.appletv on other hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm getting all three. Cannot wait, good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sime Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Ohh, to the haterzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 This being an audio site why don't people here go crazy over the best audio phones? Like the LG V30. Is it just another case of well it cost more so it must be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Spyne~ Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, powerav said: This being an audio site why don't people here go crazy over the best audio phones? Like the LG V30. Is it just another case of well it cost more so it must be better? Because even the best phones (for audio) can't compete against basic standalone DACs. The iPhone X ("ten") makes the iPhone8 completely pointless. At least the X is an actual update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, powerav said: This being an audio site why don't people here go crazy over the best audio phones? Like the LG V30. Is it just another case of well it cost more so it must be better? My iPhone 6 Plus is actually very good SQ-wise for a phone. I haven't compared it to a LG V30 but I was pleasantly surprised when I got the phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, ~Spyne~ said: Because even the best phones (for audio) can't compete against basic standalone DACs. Have you actually tried the LG V range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 @Sime apple users like myself will have a range of Apple products lying around that doesn't get used because they needed to upgrade. You probably find a range sitting in a pile somewhere in someone's house. HOWEVER, you be a bit surprised if you find a Samsung Galaxy s7 note or s7. If you do it'll be a collectors item and worth a bit of cash........that's if it doesn't self combust.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Spyne~ Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 39 minutes ago, powerav said: Have you actually tried the LG V range? Not the V30, but V10 and V20 yes. I stand by my statement, while a mobile might be convenient, it can't compete against basic standalone DACs purely on sound quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Well the V30 is an improvement again and it goes head to head and matches specialist daps. Stand alone dacs for phones are a pita and phone software updates will stop them from working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 OK, $1829 fornthe top of the line phone is a bit tooooooo rich. It's as bad as paying for audiophile components with the premium logo.... http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/i-am-not-going-to-buy-the-iphone-x-because-it-doesnt-justify-the-expensive-price/news-story/3235454afab6a6860f388e164eb9c14c I still dont get biometrics security like fingerpring and face recognition. These are unique and can be duplicated. A coded passcode that can be changed is far more effective. I can take a photo of your face and face the iPhone to bypassed this security measure, I can wait till you leave and copy the fingerprint you left behind to bypass the security measure. So I'm not all that thrilled with unique DNA features used to access personal devices, you can change your face or fingerprint....it's unique! But if it's alpha numerically coded you can at least change that if its compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Can spend $1800+ on better things does it do 5G or is that the iPhone 8S ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, al said: Can spend $1800+ on better things does it do 5G or is that the iPhone 8S ? With Telstra saying 5g could be as little as 3 years away I wouldn't be shopping for a 5g phone just yet..... and no your old Nokia won't do 5g..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Apple's marketing division could sell sand to Bedouins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchu Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Addicted to music said: $1829 fornthe top of the line phone is a bit tooooooo rich. too right. My wage growth certainly isn't keeping up with apple inflation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthlaker Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 The largest memory iPhone X in the USA is US$ 1,149 which is A$ 1,430 BUT the phone will sell in oz for A$ 1,829!!!! Complete rip off! Reminds me of hi-fi equipment.........! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, darthlaker said: The largest memory iPhone X in the USA is US$ 1,149 which is A$ 1,430 BUT the phone will sell in oz for A$ 1,829!!!! Complete rip off! That's why I bought my last iPhone from Hong Kong (through an Aussie based company). It was even cheaper than the US price. Greg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Spyne~ Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 VERY rarely does US msrp compare directly with local rrp. I've read of one or two Hi-Fi manufacturers that do keep parity but they are definitely the exception - cars, watches, appliances, even clothing.....all generally cheaper in the US and/or place of manufacture. Biometric security features are good....for convenience. You can't forget your iris/face/fingerprint. You can forget your password or key code. But as you said, you can fool most biometric scans at the moment, so once yours has been compromised, it's pretty hard to change your fingerprint or face to create a new biometric profile/identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 52 minutes ago, manchu said: too right. My wage growth certainly isn't keeping up with apple inflation. Neither is mine.....I haven't had an annual increase for the last 6yrs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthlaker Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 15 minutes ago, GregWormald said: That's why I bought my last iPhone from Hong Kong (through an Aussie based company). It was even cheaper than the US price. Greg Nice! Website link please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, darthlaker said: Nice! Website link please? Sorry, I don't have it any longer--it was about 6-8 months ago. A reasonable peruse on Google for 'cheap iphone australia' should do the trick. Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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